Average rent in Mowbray, TAS2026

Mowbray is part of the Launceston council area and sits 165km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 4,048 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $290/week, which is below the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 48% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,048

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Hobart
165 km
Households renting
48%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Launceston

Renting in Mowbray

Mowbray runs close to the Tasmania median rent of $293/week, with renters paying around $290/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Mowbray from the state norm is its renter density — 48% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 85% separate houses and 4% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 4,048, the median age is 32, and the most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers. 31% of residents were born overseas. At 165km from Hobart, Mowbray typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Mowbray?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Mowbray, TAS was $290. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Mowbray rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. Mowbray sat at $290 — 1% below the state average. The suburb is 165km from Hobart, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (85% separate houses, 4% flats here).
Which suburbs near Mowbray have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Mowbray's $290/week (ABS 2021) include Invermay, Perth - Evandale, Geeveston - Dover. Grindelwald - Lanena, Youngtown - Relbia, Huonville - Franklin sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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